The Sonic and image on the nose art refers to the Sonic the Hedghog from the Genesis video games popular in the 90s.

May 1996

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85565

USAF 174 FS

F-16C
Block 30B

Special characteristics:

Special Colorscheme

Unit Markings: 174 FS/ 185 FW

Entirely painted gold with black markings, marked 174 FS / 185 FW and had 'Pride of Siouxland' on right side of fuselage and 'The Bats 50th Anniversary' on the left. The commander had always wanted an aircraft entirely painted gold.